“A recipe is not meant to be followed exactly… it is a canvas on which you can embroider.”
Roger Verge

Its been a busy few days, and I can feel the blog pressure more than ever before! It’s not that I don’t bake; it’s just that I don’t seem to find the time to blog the baking, or more importantly get those pictures out of the camera! I made this gluten free Strawberry & Cream Swiss Roll a few days ago for an impromptu dessert as Mr PAB was on my case…“What’s for dessert?” he pestered the day before. “Nothing? Why?” As if the pressure of feeding the blog wasn’t bad enough, I could see that the family suffering sugar cravings. We had guests for dinner and made this in a hurry; big hurry. Wasn’t sure if it would bake, roll or come out right as I became the queen of substitutions as I worked the recipe.I had in mind the basic sponge that I always use for a Swiss roll { 3ggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour}. Then a sudden burst of inspiration, or rather madness,and I decide to experiment. Flour was replaced with almond meal and I threw in an extra egg. As it baked, it looked puffy and uneven and I was mentally calculating the time I had to make something else. Otherwise, I’d just serve strawberries and cream …Thankfully it baked alright, looked slightly uneven yet obligingly rolled. The end result was delicious, filling and all! It delivered a nice crumb and a beautiful marriage of flavours. It’s a basic recipe, an idea that you can use as a springboard. Customise it to your taste, pipe some graffiti all over the top to dress it up a little {this piping used to be my signature style a few years ago}, else just sift some icing sugar over it. Just pretties it up a bit, and hides the few cracks that might be visible.This post has been delayed and I am finally back to doing what I love best … ♥ BAKE ♥ BLOG ♥. Was honoured to guest post for Anuradha @ Bakers Street {love the name of her blog; I would love to live there}. My choice wasn’t an easy one, given the deliciousness Bakers Street churns out week after week. Muffins, cheesecakes, pound cakes and much more. So I figured she might enjoy this roulade. Do navigate your way to HERE for the recipe!

As they said … ” Our new program honors the most exceptional food bloggers. We noticed your blog because it falls under the health and food blog niche, and the content that your blog offers is exceptional. The badge will distinguish you as an “Everyday Foodie”, and also distinguish your blog as a go-to source for information regarding food and health-related topics.”

I LOVE your basic sponge and have used it several times! I have never baked a Swiss roll though(I blame my small oven for this!). Almond meal and whipped cream, how can it be anything less than sinfully delicious? Loved the way you have decorated it!

Congrats for the accolades and recognition coming your way! You absolutely rock Deeba!!Suma´s last blog post ..Chocolate Pots De Creme

Congratulations Deeba ,
a truly well deserved award . I can imagine All the hard work you put in .
I have been wanting to start my blog for a while now , but —–
my only drawback is i dont know how to photograph my bakes and eats .
Great Job with the roulade – very temptingggg.

Congrats, Deeba! You truly deserve it! Your blog is definitely one of the best ever! This roulade looks wonderful and I’m so going to try the almond flour substitution. Beautiful decoration, I love it. The photos are fantastic, as always!Renata´s last blog post ..BANANA BRÛLÉE

Congratulations for the award! You truly deserve it Deeba
And once again you have inspired me with this lovely roulade and unique decoration.. I am lovin it. Wish I could come over to get a bite Zee´s last blog post ..Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Perfection in gluten-free baking…I am officially stunned…Is there a possibility to ask what you made your piped squiggle icing with (white chocolate or?) and the technique you used (a snipped zip-lock bag?)…Thank you for your culinary passion…and sharing it with us so generously!

Thank you Donna. Feel free to ask please. I did the piping free hand with left over whipped cream filling {about 1-2 tbsp is good enough}. I snipped off a tiny corner of a ziploc baggie and piped it. You can practice doing the squiggles on a platter to begin with to loosen the hand a bit and get the flow going. I have a little you-tube video {the only one I ever found time to do} here on this post doing some freehand piping. http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2009/11/cinnamon-buttercream-autumn-cake-for-the-daring-kitchen.html
Hope this helps; and thank you for stopping by!

This is absolutely stunning, I love the pattern you’ve piped on top. Bookmarking this for the summer when strawberries and cream are number one on my list thelittleloaf´s last blog post ..Chocolate & Hazelnut Marjolaine

Congrats! I’ve been featured by Everyday Foodie as well. I know what you are saying when you talk about the blog pressure. It’s not always easy to bake, take pictures and post. It’s a lot of work. You do such an amazing job!Helene´s last blog post ..New addiction: Chip It!

I am always looking for gluten free recipes. This looks like a great one to try. As a former innkeeper I had quite a few guests that were gluten intolerant. I am going to pass on this recipe to the new owners. Thanks!Liz´s last blog post ..4th Annual National Capital Area Cake Show (NCACS)

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